“To start the Spring Summer season, French Connection introduces a transitional package of Summer tweeds. Texture is added through traditional herringbone, Prince of Wales check and cables while grindle yarns lend a thrifty vintage effect to shirting and knitwear. Embroidery and floral prints feature throughout the collection, maintaining the collection’s relaxed and casual feel. Playful, yet masculine western shirting also features, nodding to the fun “cowboys and Indian” theme seen on the runway.”
Cutting and sewing classic fabrics together adds innovation and detail to the modern man’s wardrobe. Ranging from the classic polo shirt with a full placket poplin front to the more modern cable knit jumper with a sweatshirt back, unusual combinations of fabrics and prints are re-worked and updated with new scales and proportions. Clean nylons and stretch cottons offer a sporty approach to men’s classic garments tapping into the ever popular sports luxe trend.
A nod to safari is also apparent with striking all-over animal prints on vintage khaki bases. Multi army pockets adorn jackets, shorts and trousers to calm the abundance of pattern and animal camouflage which offers a subtle alternative for those less brave.
The French Connection Jeans collection is inspired by traditional ethnic crafts of Indigo dying, repairing and decorative stitch. Denims are distressed and dirty, with design influences from the workers who wore them. Teamed with traditional military jackets with modern asymmetric closure and sweatshirt linings, the silhouettes are simple yet versatile and easy to wear.
Traditional English studio pottery makers inspire new melange sweatshirt and tees with a focus on hues of stone and porcelain. Natural linens and slubby fabrics reflect the roughness and honesty of the trade. Hand-crafted elements of panel printing, Chinese print, hand-painted camouflage and hand-embroidered fairisles highlight the collection’s dedication to skills and authenticity.
PHOTO’S FROM THE PREVIEW /
Credit: courtesy of French Connection
No comments:
Post a Comment